Starting Rate: $52,000
(MAP Certified preferred)

$2,500 sign on bonus

(applicable to external candidates only through August 15, 2025)

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement.  We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff. 

We’re seeking a dedicated Program Manager to lead a unique residential program in Brookline that supports two siblings in a family-centered environment. Both residents enjoy making art and exploring other ways to express their creativity. The program is located close to a local park, offering a peaceful and engaging environment. This unique program emphasizes strong collaboration with the family and provides an opportunity to build and lead a compassionate, effective support team. As Program Manager, you will play an essential role in staff development through personal care, mentorship, and day-to-day leadership. The Program Manager is responsible for coordinating services such as medical appointments and overseeing daily operations. Located a stone throw away from the heart of the city for community inclusion activities, this program is just 6 miles from I-95 and 9.5 miles from I-90. This program also has a parking lot nearby with reserved spots.

Are you ready to make a difference?

• Offer assistance and supervision to staff members and clients to ensure the success and development of the residential program.
• Manage administrative processes and requirements in consultation with the Administrative Director.
• Develop and monitor scheduling of staff across the program to ensure economy and program coverage.
• Interpret and monitor program budgets.
• Conduct staff meetings.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned staff.
• Assist individuals with obtaining all services and entitlements for which they qualify, to include, housing, inspections, insurance benefits.
• Maintain exemplary communication and relationships with outside agencies.
• Complete investigations and reviews as requested.
• Develop and monitor creative and interesting community centered opportunities for all individuals.
• Audit individual financial records/case records/and medications on a regular basis.
• Complete business reports, to include petty cash, census, payroll report.
• Monitor all staff training, including core trainings, development trainings and program specific trainings.
• Must be able to travel between programs, office, trainings, and department meetings.
• Perform physical intervention in the event of a crisis.

• High school Diploma/GED and three years of program experience, preferbly with developmental dissabilities. Bachelor's Degree preferred. 
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and ability to use good judgment.
• Must have basic computer knowledge.
• High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
• Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
• Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.